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Professional Skills Courses

Professional skills courses can help you learn effective communication, time management, negotiation techniques, and leadership strategies. You can build skills in conflict resolution, networking, and project management, which are crucial in various work environments. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, project management platforms, and collaboration apps that enhance your ability to work efficiently and lead teams.

Popular Professional Skills Courses and Certifications


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    Skillshare

    Master Retouching in Affinity Photo

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Image Quality, Post-Production, Editing, Color Matching

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Conflict resolution for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Negotiation, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Access, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Operational Excellence, Data Security, Data Sharing, Application Security, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), IT Automation, Identity and Access Management, Automation, Security Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding for Designers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Creative Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Algorithms, Development Environment, Data Structures

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Alex Genadinik

    Prompt Engineering For New Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Context Engineering, Token Optimization, Data Ethics, Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Analyze Project Performance: Earned Value

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Performance Metric, Project Controls, Change Control, Variance Analysis, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Cost Control, Budget Management, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Macquarie University

    Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Secure Coding, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Outreach

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Advocacy, Trustworthiness, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Creo Incubator

    Women’s Leadership: Strategy, Relationships & Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Negotiation, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Oral Expression, Influencing, Relationship Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Rapport Building, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Business Relationship Management, Leadership and Management, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Negotiation That Works: Strategies for Influence & Agreement

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Leadership, Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    STARWEAVER

    Data Communication Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, General Networking, Network Administration, Communication Systems, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Routing, Digital Communications, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Race, Gender, and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Public History, Social Justice, Sociology, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Advocacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular professional skills courses

  • Master Retouching in Affinity Photo: Skillshare
  • Conflict resolution for Leaders: Creo Incubator
  • Salesforce Security and Automation: LearnKartS
  • Creative Coding for Designers Using Python: University of Michigan
  • Prompt Engineering For New Professionals: Alex Genadinik
  • Analyze Project Performance: Earned Value: Coursera
  • Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems: Macquarie University
  • Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Outreach: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Women’s Leadership: Strategy, Relationships & Negotiation: Creo Incubator
  • Negotiation That Works: Strategies for Influence & Agreement: Minnesota State University, Mankato

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